Green Bay, Wisconsin In their first outdoor game of the season, the Detroit Lions prevailed on Sunday despite the cold, windy, and rainy circumstances inside Lambeau Field.
The Lions’ 24-14 victory against the Green Bay Packers marked the first time they have defeated their NFC North opponents on the road in three consecutive games since Detroit is four-game winning streak at Lambeau Field in 1986–1991.
According to Elias, the Lions were the first team in NFL history to play its first seven games inside, aside from the New Orleans Saints in 1998. However, the shift in the atmosphere during their eighth game on Sunday proved to be inconsequential.
The Lions are “built to win” in any situation, according to head coach Dan Campbell.
“I know this, I am not shocked one bit that we came out here and played pretty good football out in the elements,” Campbell stated.
“This is how we were designed. Furthermore, it makes no difference that we play indoors or out. We can perform wherever. In the snow, we can play. We are the only ones who can play in the mud or the rain. We are designed to succeed.
This regular season, Detroit has two more outdoor games left. The Lions will play the Bears at Chicago in Week 16, and then the 49ers in San Francisco in Week 17. At this stage, the team is sure it can compete with any team in the league.
“The dome team that is unable to play outside is meant to be us. Lions quarterback Jared Goff, who finished 18-for-22 with 145 passing yards and a touchdown, stated, “We are supposed to be the team that can only win one way, and I think we have shown a handful of times that we can win in multiple ways.” “We are chameleons, and whatever takes to win in whatever way, that is what we are going to do.”
Emanuel Wilson’s 2-yard rush in the final 3:49 gave the defense its lone touchdown, while safety Kerby Joseph recorded his first NFL pick-six with 32 seconds remaining before halftime, demonstrating the Lions’ dominance on both sides of the ball.
six of his NFL career with 32 seconds left before halftime to put the Lions up 17-3. Although Detroit’s offense was outgained 411-261 by the Packers, the Lions still controlled the game with zero turnovers and a strong ground attack.
The running back duo of David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs combined for 138 rushing yards and a touchdown to help Detroit improve to 7-1 for the first time since 1956.
“We know we’re killers, man. Killers, kill. That’s what we do,” Lions cornerback Amik Robertson said. “We’ve got to keep on stacking them, though.”
Campbell is still pressing Detroit to continue to clean up other areas that it can improve on before traveling to play Houston in next week’s “Sunday Night Football” game, even if the squad was able to win despite unfamiliar circumstances like this week’s inclement weather.
“There were a number of things we talked about: run game supremacy, we talked about explosives, as crazy as that sounds in that type of weather, but whoever could come up with the most explosives, field position and turnover ratio,” Campbell explained. “The football was taken care of by us. All week, we preached about it. We made it work. Every day at practice outside, wet ball drills are used.
“Our men performed admirably. The difference was Goff’s meticulous handling of the football. There was a significant difference.
Upon entering the stadium prior to Sunday’s game, Lions All-Pro receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, wearing a black sweatshirt that read “Green Bay Sucks,” caught seven passes for 56 yards and a touchdown. He also became the first wide receiver to collect 30 consecutive targets in at least 19 seasons. According to ESPN Research, he has made 30 consecutive passes to Goff, who also became the first quarterback in NFL history to complete 80% of passes in six games (minimum of 100 attempts).
Although this win seemed to have put the Lions in the lead in the NFC, Goff stated that this is “probably” the best run of his career. However, they are far from content.
“I believe we have gotten quite good at flushing it away since every game is its own battle and adventure. even in the event of a defeat,” Goff stated. “Moving on to the next game and swiftly sweeping it aside.
After this victory, it will be necessary to flush this one tomorrow and proceed to Houston. “At their place, on Sunday night,” he added. “There will be a lot of noise. Out of the last five games, this is our fourth away game. We have demonstrated that we are somewhat suited for it.
